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What Could Cause Smelly Discharge From The Ear?

Hi, I have a 9 month old. He has a smelly right ear with very small discharge that is contained in the ear itself, he has scratched it , however he does this normally and he is not off his food, no temp and sleeping well. A bit clingy. Then this evening at bath time noticed about 10-12 small red spots about 6-7 around his clavical areas although it had rubbed but 2-3 more on his tummy and 1-2 on hit buttocks. Again he ate his dinner and milk and no trouble going to bed. Smiling etc. I have dabbed some tea tree on the spots and the outer ear and just inside the ear canal ( the part seen by the eye). I thought I d leave it over night and see how he is. Should I been seeing a medico ??? are antibiotics really going to be necessary ??? Thanks XXXX
Fri, 6 Mar 2020
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Hello,

It may be due to acute suppurative otitis media.

For that you may require complete hemogram, discharge culture after ENT consultation.

You may require antibiotics after consultation.

Maintain proper hygiene.

You may require antibiotics ear drops after ENT consultation.

Hope I have answered your query...
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Shyam kale
Family and general physician
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What Could Cause Smelly Discharge From The Ear?

Hello, It may be due to acute suppurative otitis media. For that you may require complete hemogram, discharge culture after ENT consultation. You may require antibiotics after consultation. Maintain proper hygiene. You may require antibiotics ear drops after ENT consultation. Hope I have answered your query... Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Shyam kale Family and general physician